South Carolina · 2026 Season
Richland County, SC Delinquent Tax Sale 2026
Expected:
- Pattern
- Early November (historically the first Monday; recent sales online via GovEase)
- Time
- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Nov. 3); 9 a.m. - until (Nov. 4)
- Location
- Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St., Columbia, SC 29201Directions
- Office
- Treasurer / Delinquent Tax Collector
- Registration
- Register online only at the Tax Sale Bidder Application; $35.00 fee; must be registered and paid by October 24
The specific 2026 date is not confirmed. Richland runs a large annual sale, historically early November and in recent years online via GovEase. Verify via the official Tax Sale page and bidder application.
How the Richland County sale runs
The parts specific to Richland County. The statewide rules, like the 12-month redemption clock and interest, are the same everywhere: how South Carolina tax sales work.
- Sale format
- In-person auction at Township Auditorium (2025 sale has ended)"The property described herein will be sold at the Richland County Township Auditorium , 1703 Taylor St., Columbia, SC 29201"Source: Richland County tax-sale source · verified
- Deposit to bid
- $35.00 registration fee required; online registration only"All bidders must be registered by October 24 and their $35.00 fee paid or they will not be allowed to bid."Source: Richland County tax-sale source · verified
- How bidding works
- Sold to highest bidder; Forfeited Land Commission opens bid with delinquent taxes, costs, plus current year taxes"The Richland County Forfeited Land Commission begins the bid with the amount of delinquent taxes, costs of sale, plus current year's taxes"Source: Richland County tax-sale source · verified
- Paying a winning bid
- Full payment due day of sale by cash, certified cashier's check, or bank wire"Full payment of your winning bid is required on the date(s) of the tax sale and must be in the form of cash, certified bank cashier's check, or bank wire ."Source: Richland County tax-sale source · verified
How we understand Richland County runs its sale, from the sources above. This is not legal advice. Confirm with the county before you bid.
Counties bordering Richland
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Watching Richland County?
Get on the early-access list here and we will note that you are watching Richland County, so when we open we start where you need us. The report tells you what you are bidding on: the liens, deeds, title, value, and redemption risk on a specific property, in one plain-English read. Free to join, and the calendar stays free either way.
Dates and details are gathered from official Richland County sources and can change. Always confirm with the county office before you register or travel. This page is a free reference, not legal or investment advice. Found something out of date?